Tournament Starts: August 4
The Cathedral of Counter-Strike now rises from the ashes, bigger and better than before. 24 of the world's best teams will make their pilgrimage to Cologne, where they will compete for the title of IEM Cologne 2027 Champions.
13 years of Counter-Strike in Cologne. 13 years of stories, memories, and emotions. Under the pressure of this arena, dreams will be crushed and legends will be forged.
The Cathedral as you've never seen it before.
More Fans. More Energy. More Counter-Strike.
Tickets will go live in waves, after an exclusive pre-sale for last years' Premium, Diamond Coin, and IEM+ Upgrade buyers.
Pre-Sale starts October 13
Tickets live from October 15
Proszę zauważyć, że minimalny wiek uczestników tego wydarzenia wynosi 16 lat.
Zawiera Pakiet Upominkowy (Goodie Bag) z unikalnymi gadżetami valued at over 232€
Zaglądaj regularnie, aby odkrywać kolejne projekty ujawniane przed wydarzeniem. Do wstępu wymagany jest osobny bilet.
Ekskluzywne przedmioty nie będą dostępne w sprzedaży i można je zdobyć wyłącznie w ramach tego dodatku (Add-On).
Including exclusive 1/1s and unique autograph cards you can't buy anywhere else
Guaranteed Signing Sessions will take place at IEM Cologne 2027 — more details on this will be shared at a later date, as all information is still subject to changes.
Zawiera Pakiet Upominkowy (Goodie Bag) z unikalnymi gadżetami valued at over 232€
Zaglądaj regularnie, aby odkrywać kolejne projekty ujawniane przed wydarzeniem. Do wstępu wymagany jest osobny bilet.
Ekskluzywne przedmioty nie będą dostępne w sprzedaży i można je zdobyć wyłącznie w ramach tego dodatku (Add-On).
Including exclusive 1/1s and unique autograph cards you can't buy anywhere else
Guaranteed Signing Sessions will take place at IEM Cologne 2027 — more details on this will be shared at a later date, as all information is still subject to changes.
Zdecydowanie – na IEM mile widziany jest każdy, niezależnie od tego, czy oglądasz e-sportowy Counter-Strike codziennie, czy nie grałeś/aś w tę grę od roku. Counter-Strike to najczęściej oglądany e-sport FPS na świecie, a jego zasady łatwo przyswoić – nawet jeśli nigdy wcześniej nie grałeś/aś.
The minimum age for attending the event is 16 years. Children and adolescents under 16 are not permitted to attend the event, even if accompanied by a legal guardian. Proof of age must be provided upon request.
Our ticket sale is structured in multiple waves to give everyone a fair chance. Each wave has its own separate and limited inventory for every ticket category. This means that if a ticket you want is marked as "sold out" during that wave, a new stock of that same ticket will become available at the start of the following wave.
You will have another opportunity to purchase it then, and certain tickets will become available starting in future waves.
No, tickets are not refundable. Closer to the event, you will have the opportunity to list and sell your tickets on our official resale platform.
Tickets for IEM Cologne 2027 will be going live in waves, with an official pre-sale starting on the 13th for fans that bought tickets in the Premium & Diamond Coin categories, or for anyone that purchased an IEM+ Upgrade at last years' IEM Cologne Major 2026.
Want to get ahead in securing your ticket for the next IEM Cologne? Pre-sale access for next year’s event is included in the IEM+ Upgrade, available alongside all ticket types and included in every Premium or The Sanctuary ticket!
Premium Reserved tickets will become available at a later stage. If you have purchased a ticket and would like to upgrade, you will be able to do so once this ticket type is available.
You will receive your tickets 2 days before the event starts. You will still be able to use our native transfer, rebooking and resale features.
Hardtickets will be shipped within two weeks of personalising your tickets.
Assigned seating will only be available for Premium Reserved (at a later stage), Plus and Lower Reserved ticket buyers. All other ticket types are free seating within the seating area that you purchased your ticket for.
Premium Seating is based in the Infield, while Plus and Lower Reserved are based in the Lower Ranks. Premium tickets include free drinks throughout the 4 days, as well as the IEM+ Upgrade and Exclusive ticket presale access for the next IEM Cologne event.
Lower Reserved seats and Plus are both assigned seating within their section, and provide a better viewing experience than other Lower or Upper seats. Plus ticket buyers will also receive an IEM+ Upgrade.
Ticket transfers will be available 7 days before the event starts. Once available, you can access this feature directly by opening the ticket details, either via the order confirmation or from your ticket confirmation email.
Please note that the ticket's barcode will only be released 48 hours before the event, and transfers are not possible with hard tickets.
You are able to buy a maximum of 4 tickets per authenticated customer for the pre-sale, and 8 tickets per transaction starting in Wave 1.
Yes, at checkout you will have the option to pay in either 3 or 6 monthly instalments.
Yes, you can upgrade your ticket to a higher category, subject to availability. However, you cannot downgrade your ticket to a lower category, nor can you change the day of a single-day ticket.
Please note: If you receive a hardticket and choose to upgrade, its barcode will become invalid. You are welcome to keep the old ticket as a souvenir, but you will need to order a new one if you still want a physical ticket for entry.
You will receive the link to the presale shop on 12.10.2026.
To access the presale shop, you will need to login in to your ESL account on vivenu, using the same email as your 2026 purchase. If you don’t have an ESL account on vivenu, please create one using the email address you used to purchase your IEM Cologne 2026 ticket.
Jeżeli Twój bilet został zakupiony przez inną osobę lub otrzymałeś go w prezencie, wyślij wiadomość na adres events@esl.com, providing details of the ticket (barcode, order id etc), as well as your Full Name and Email before 11. October 2025 at 23.59 CEST. If we can find a matching record in our database, we will add your information to the presale authentication process. Please follow the steps outlined above once your access has been confirmed.
If you want to purchase a full lounge, reach out to us at ticketing@efg.gg.
If we recognise that B2C purchases are taking place for B2B purposes, we may be required to cancel your tickets and you will need to rebook.
Guaranteed Signing Sessions will take place at IEM Cologne 2027 — more details on this will be shared at a later date, as all information is still subject to changes.
The wheelchair spaces are located on the foyer level (3) and can therefore be reached from all entrances without changing floors. Infield (premium) and upper ranks are not accessible. Upper rank tickets will be upgraded to lower rank tickets for this purpose.
Only the dedicated accompanying person would be able to sit near the wheelchair spaces in the arena, and Upper rank ticket holders won’t be able to sit nearby even if they all originally booked tickets together.
If you have any ticket related enquiries, please contact vivenu here: https://esl.vivenu.store/support
You will not be able to re-enter the event if you have removed your wristband.
There will be no exceptions, so please keep your wristband on for the full weekend once you have received it.
Pakiet gadżetów będzie można odebrać przez cały weekend w wyznaczonym punkcie odbioru. Więcej informacji zostanie przekazanych w przewodniku po wydarzeniu, który zostanie wysłany w tygodniu poprzedzającym wydarzenie.
Yes, once you have checked in and received your wristband, it is possible to leave and re-enter the venue until the final map of the day has been completed.
Yes, press and media accreditation applications can be submitted at eslfaceitgroup.com/press.
Tak, do hali można wnieść torbę o maksymalnym rozmiarze A4. Większe torby i bagaże należy pozostawić w domu.
You are allowed to bring a camera in with you — however, any camera you bring in must be no bigger than a typical size DSLR, and you aren't allowed to bring any large lenses in with you.
Yes, check-in is available across the full weekend and you are not required to check-in at a specific time, i.e. you purchased a 4 day ticket but can no longer arrive until day 2, you will still be able to check-in.
Jak co roku głównym językiem wydarzenia i meczów komentowanych na arenie będzie angielski.
Other language streams will be available to watch online.
Organizator zastrzega sobie prawo do zakazania wniesienia również innych przedmiotów, jeśli uzna je za niebezpieczne lub nieodpowiednie.
Nie. Wnoszenie własnego jedzenia i napojów nie jest dozwolone. Na terenie wydarzenia dostępne będą punkty gastronomiczne oferujące jedzenie i napoje.
Jeśli nadal masz pytania, wyślij wiadomość na adres events@esl.com! events@esl.com!
Last updated: 1st of October, 2026
IEM Cologne History is Counter-Strike History.
Explore the gallery to see how the Cathedral of Counter-Strike was created by all of us, with every legendary moment.
Culminating in the heart of Cologne, the Cathedral of Counter-Strike has become a temple for history making. The event's significance lies in its long-lasting traditions and ability to consistently deliver iconic and memorable moments. With determination to run every year since 2014, IEM Cologne has and will continue to evolve, in its format, the stories we tell, and the unique atmosphere that each fan brings with them into the Cathedral.
The LANXESS arena has become a venue well known for its roaring crowds and electrifying atmosphere. Up to this day, IEM Cologne remains a beloved event, serving as a showcase of the game's longevity, enduring competitive spirit and the ever evolving world of esports.
Dzięki nowemu formatowi turnieju podczas IEM Kraków 2027 przygotowaliśmy dwa razy więcej gwarantowanych sesji autografów niż w ubiegłym roku. Oprócz podwojonej liczby sesji wprowadzamy również nowy system zakupu biletów.
Liczba miejsc na każdą sesję autografów jest ograniczona. Cena wszystkich sesji autografów jest taka sama.
Blind Sale (sprzedaż przed ogłoszeniem drużyn): 90 PLN
Sprzedaż po potwierdzeniu drużyn: 135 PLN
Drużyny, które rozegrają swój mecz ćwierćfinałowy w czwartek, wezmą udział w sesjach autografów w piątek. Z kolei drużyny grające swój ćwierćfinał w piątek spotkają się z fanami podczas sesji autografów w czwartek.
Cztery drużyny, które odpadną w ćwierćfinałach, wezmą udział w dodatkowej sesji autografów w sobotę. Kolejność tych sesji zostanie ustalona z góry na podstawie harmonogramu meczów ćwierćfinałowych.
TAURON Arena Kraków
Sesje autografów odbędą się w TAURON Arena Kraków. Na miejscu kieruj się oznakowaniem prowadzącym do strefy restauracyjnej po zachodniej stronie areny.
Data zaproszenia drużyn:
poniedziałek, 5 stycznia
Rozstawienie po Fazie 1:
czwartek, 15 stycznia
Rozstawienie po Fazie 2:
piątek, 30 stycznia
Potwierdzenie drużyn w fazie play-off:
po zakończeniu meczów we wtorek, 3 lutego
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